Identifying a potential MLM scam

One of the ways to identify what might be an MLM scam is look at how long they have been in business.

This method will not be truly definitive, but if the company is only a year or two old it should raise warning lights.

Most of these MLM companies shut down after a year or two. If the company is only a year or two old, I would recommend you look really hard at it before deciding to join. Some companies are successful, and are not scams, and last a long time. If you see the company has been around 10, 15, 20 years, etc. they are likely to be ok and not a scam.